The map depicts both of Guadeloupe's two main islands: Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre. This map was produced by Franz Pluth and published in 1822. Title: Charte von der Insel Guadeloupe. Services include deacidification cleaning flattening and backing.
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The 1931 Paris International Colonial Exposition The 1931 Paris International Colonial Exposition was a project nearly 25 years in the making. Planning for the exposition began in 1906, and, between opposition from the rest of France to yet another exposition being held in Paris, and the First World War, the exposition was not opened until May 1931.
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There were roughly 40 provinces in France before they were abolished. This map was engraved by Thomas Conder and issued as plate no. 26 in the 1792 edition of Robert Wilkinson'sGeneral Atlas. Title: France, Divided into Provinces.
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This area of France is known for its production of Saint-Pourçain wine. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land.
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Divided into regions, a great overall impression of the geography of France is provided. Rivers and mountain ranges are also depicted. This map was drawn by Rigobert Bonne in 1771 for issue in Jean Lattre's edition of theAtlas Moderne.
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Also includes Corsica and parts of the Austrian empire, Switzerland and Belgium. An inset map on the lower left corner details Paris and its fortifications. Services include deacidification cleaning flattening and backing.
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Various rivers, mountain ranges, gulfs, lakes, plateaus and other important natural and topographic features are identified, with relief shown by hachures. Several important towns and cities are also noted.
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The map proper is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land. There is a short textual history of the regions depicted on both the left and right sides of the map.
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